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Gwinnett Reads
This year, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birthday! Tuesday, December 16 | 11 am - 12:30 pmFive Forks Branch Celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday with games and treats! Supported By
Kindergarten, Here We Come!
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Did you know that in Gwinnett County, 51% of our children are not prepared when they enter kindergarten? Reading with your child daily is the best way to help them get ready. That’s why we challenge you to read 1,000 books with...
New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator
The New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator is a six-month program designed to empower individuals who have served time in jail or prison to create their own businesses. Participants will receive assistance with: Developing business ideas. Learning how to run a...
Artober
Attention all budding young artists! All month long, unleash your creativity in a county-wide coloring competition presented by Explore Gwinnett. Visit any of our 15 branches, pick up your coloring sheet at any participating library. Each sheet will include space for...
Social Resources
Gwinnett County Public Library currently offers a number of free social resources to help families and individuals who may need some extra help. Social Services You can visit social work interns at our Lawrenceville and Norcross branches to help you find resources for...
Choose Your Own Game Jam
CAN YOU BUILD A VIDEO GAME IN ONLY . . . 48-hours or 2 weeks? Choose Your Game Jam is a virtual event for game creators of all levels. Participants chose between a 48-hour sprint or a 2-week marathon to create games around a secret theme. The jam culminated with a...
Student Film Festival 2024-2025
Our 2025 Student Film Festival was a success! A total of 35 amazing short films were screened at the Snellville branch. Attendees learned about local schools and film organizations, enjoyed a discussion panel with this year's judges, and heard the student directors...
Coding at the Learning Labs
Interested in learning how to code using languages like Python, HTML, CSS, C#, or Scratch? Whether you need new skills to add to a resume, have a middle schooler interested in designing and building their own website, or need the software to build your next project,...
GCPL Photo Annual Exhibition 2024
Couldn't visit our Photo Annual Exhibit in-person? Watch the Juror Talk from the day it opened! This year, a stunning installation of local and international photographs was displayed throughout our Duluth branch from Saturday, October 12, 2024, to Friday, November...